Former President Barack Obama urged young Americans on Tuesday to seek reforms following the death of George Floyd and the recent killings of other black Americans. All four living ex-presidents have now called for reform in the wake of Floyd’s death. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source
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President Trump faces criticism from former and current defense secretaries
Former Secretary of Defense James Mattis is accusing President Trump of dividing the country. Current Secretary of Defense Mark Esper is also at odds with the president, saying active duty forces should only be used to stop protests as a last resort. Weijia Jiang reports. Source
George Floyd’s brother calls for first-degree murder charge
Former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin is facing a second-degree murder in connection to George Floyd’s death. Source
Union head blames anti-police rhetoric after cop stabbed in neck
Officer on anti-looting patrol ambushed, stabbed in neck in Brooklyn; 2 other cops shot in hand, suspect also shot in struggle that ensued. Source
Dozens wounded in knife attack at China kindergarten
The motive wasn’t known. A school security guard was being held. The attack was an eerie throwback to deadly attacks at schools in China in recent years. Source
Sneak peek: Good Cop/Bad Cop: Solving the Murder of Heather Bogle
An Ohio mother is brutally murdered. A detective pursues the wrong suspects, while the real killer walked free. It would take a dedicated sheriff to find a real suspect. Were there other victims? CBS News’ Jim Axelrod reports for “48 Hours” Saturday, June 6 at 10/9c on CBS. Source
Books about race top Barnes & Noble’s, Amazon’s bestsellers
Children’s books on how to talk to kids about race are some of the highest reads on the lists. Source
Virginia governor to announce removal of Robert E. Lee statue
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam is expected to announce plans to remove the monument Thursday. Source
6/3: Red and Blue
Growing scrutiny over handling of protesters; Prepping for a safe election in November Source
CBS Evening News, June 3, 2020
All 4 officers charged in George Floyd’s death; Langston Hughes “Let America Be America Again” shows the nation’s continued struggle of freedom and equality Source